Top Baseball News of the Week: March 10-March 15
Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte Make 2013 Debuts in the Field
With Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira nursing injuries and Robinson Cano off playing in the World Baseball Classic, some sense of normalcy was restored to the New York Yankees on Wednesday when Derek Jeter took the field as a shortstop for the first time since breaking his ankle, and Andy Pettitte made his 2013 debut.
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Brewers Lock Up Carlos Gomez to 4-Yr, $28.3 Million Deal
The Milwaukee Brewers have locked up their center fielder, Carlos Gomez, to a four-year $28.3 million deal after he began realizing his prodigious potential in 2012.
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Nationals: Strasburg Named Opening Day Starter
Stephen Strasburg will make his Major League Baseball return as the opening day starter for the Washington Nationals when the team hosts the Miami Marlins on April 1. This will mark the second time the former No.1 overall draft pick will serve as the Nationals' opening day starter.
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Wright Helps Team USA Rout Puerto Rico
David Wright was 2-for-5 and drove in five runs to help Team USA salsa past Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. The biggest blow Wright landed was a three-run double in the eighth inning which pushed their lead to 7-1, which was the final score.
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Zack Greinke has Elbow Inflammation
The Dodgers' 147 million dollar man, Zack Greinke, was scratched from his spring training start and underwent an MRI which provided relieving news to the team and its fans.
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David Ortiz Shut Down for Five to Seven Days with Sore Heel
Red Sox designated hitter and occasional first baseman David Ortiz will be shut down for five to seven days due to continuing soreness in his left heel, according to reports. Ortiz has been dealing with this issue all spring and Red Sox officials are hoping this shutdown won't mean he will miss Opening Day.
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Team USA beats Canada 9-4, Moves on to Second Round of WBC
Center fielder Adam Jones and first baseman Eric Hosmer gave David Wright a reprieve from hoisting Team USA on his shoulders and carrying them to the finish line for one day by knocking in a combined six runs in Team USA's 9-4 win over Canada. The victory advanced them to the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
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Manny Ramirez To Arrive In Taiwan On Monday
Manny Ramirez is officially headed to Taiwan and will arrive Monday to sign with the EDA Rhinos, according to CBSSports.com. Ramirez's agent, Barry Praver confirmed the player had an agreement in place to join the China Professional Baseball League team.
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Mexico, Canada Fight At WBC; No Suspensions Given
Following a bunt single in the ninth inning of a 10-3 meeting between Canada and Mexico, a bench clearing brawl ensued Saturday during the World Baseball Classic involving the two teams. Canada's Rene Tosoni was hit in the back by a pitch from Mexico's Arnold Leon after three attempts and a gesture caught on tape showing third baseman Luis Cruz telling the pitcher to throw at the following batter.
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